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Understanding Baroque Fashion (What It Is And Exploring Different Styles)

You don’t have to do much research to trace the presence of baroque fashion in the current fashion ecosystem. If you are a keen follower of fashion, you will know how the “Dior’s spring/summer 2023 show” celebrated the baroque craft in full swing. 

The show had elaborate lace dresses fused with a contemporary approach to fashion. The outfits also showcased brilliant embroidery work. 

“The Valentino L’École Collection” at the Paris Fashion Week last year also heavily themed their work on baroque style. However, this collection portrayed a different approach to the female body and focused more on freedom.

So, from last year onward, there has been a natural inclination to the baroque style of clothes. Do you want to know more about this fashion aesthetic and explore different styling options? 

Here is a guide for you. 

What Is Baroque Fashion? 

The origin of baroque fashion is rooted deeply in history. Popular in the 1700s and early 1800s, this style celebrated opulent fashion. Similar to baroque architecture, this way of dressing celebrated elaborate tailoring. 

To be more specific, in baroque clothes, you will find the use of deep colors. You will also find a lot of detailing in baroque clothes. 

Further, baroque clothes for women have a corset bodice. They also flaunt a classy finish thanks to the use of silk fabric.

Baroque fashion is very popular thanks to the grand vibe it exudes. The design and colors of the clothes also depict emotional intensity. 

In addition, the clothes are opulent, attracting people who want to celebrate the most exuberant way of dressing.

With time and the crafty touch of the designers, baroque clothes are back this season. The examples you see everywhere around are an excellent fusion of the classy baroque style with modern-day designs. 

Exploring Different Baroque Fashion Ideas For Women This Season? 

If fashion for you is a form of escapism, you must be interested in the way of dressing popular in bygone eras. What can be better than baroque fashion to celebrate clothes from other centuries to make a distinct style statement?

Here, I have curated some of the best baroque outfit ideas for women that go well with contemporary fashion trends. 

Let’s explore!

1. Lace Gown With Vandyke Collars

Vandyke collars are cape-like collars made of fine lace. Choose a corset dress with a vandyke to show your love for baroque fashion. 

To walk in style, stilettos or high heels will be the perfect choice to complement this outfit. 

2. Flared Gown With Tie-Up Detailing

A flared gown with tie-up detailing will be a great choice to rev up your wardrobe collection this season.

Wear the gown with matching pumps and a hat to get complimented on your fashion choice. 

3. Dresses With Puff Sleeves

Outfits with puff sleeves are very popular these days. So, if you want to adapt baroque fashion this season, you can choose an outfit with puff sleeves. You will see many pictures of the 1700s and 1800s where women are seen wearing puff sleeve outfits with a plunge neck.

These puff sleeve outfits are great for special occasions and parties. Wear them with pumps or flat ballerinas. 

4. Floral Maxi Skirt

Keep it comfortable and stylish by choosing a floral maxi skirt for your daily dose of fashion. The floral pattern and use of colors in the skirt will echo the baroque aesthetics. 

To make your skirt the center of your attention, you can wear it with a white or black lace top. Mules or high heels will be the best choice to complement your outfit. 

5. Cape Top With Flared Pants

It’s time you introduce some practical wearability into your daily dose of fashion. Choose a cape top with all the right detailing to bring the vintage and opulent vibe of baroque fashion back to life. 

Styling this cape top will be easy, and only a pair of flared pants will be enough to complement it. To take your fashion a few notches higher, you can keep the cape top tucked in. 

6. Form-Fitting Blouse 

A form-fitting blouse detailed with lace and embroidery will be a classy choice to make a distinct style statement. The form-fitting sleeves of the blouse will give your cleavage the much-needed plunge.

So, you will look effortlessly sexy in this blouse. Wear the blouse with denim jeans, a midi skirt, or a floor-length maxi skirt to get your fashion game on point. 

7. Thigh-Length Loose Fitting Jacket

Do you want to infuse some boho vibe into your baroque fashion? You can choose a loose-fitting jacket reaching your thighs to stylize your look for any special occasion.

A baroque jacket is different from the usual ones we find. It needs to be heavily embellished or replete with colorful prints. 

This jacket, when completely buttoned-up, can be a standalone top to complement leather pants or brocade jeans. However, you can also use it for layering a top or tee and get compliments from everyone around.  

8. Halter Neck Flared Dress With Traditional Prints

Why not flaunt your bold choice in fashion in baroque style? You can pick a halter neck dress with moderate flare to flaunt a sexy look this season. 

To keep the grandeur and drama intact in the outfit, you can choose a flared halter-neck dress with traditional prints. 

A halter neck dress does not need much accessorizing. A pair of classy shoes will be enough to complete your look. 

9. Floral Printed Skater Skirt

It does not matter which fashion aesthetic of the past you pick today. Everything comes to you in a more evolved or inclusive form. 

Today, it is not hard to find a skater dress that exudes baroque charm. To be more specific, you can consider adding a floral skater dress to your closet.

Wear the floral dress with mules or pumps to complete your look for a coffee date or date night. 

10. Bodycon Dress With Contrast Prints And Cutouts

If you want to flaunt your curves, a bodycon dress will be an excellent choice. Further, to ace the baroque way of dressing, you need to pick a bodycon dress that has contrast prints. The contrast prints flaunt the affinity of the baroque style toward intense color play.

The cutout detailing, on the other hand, will add a modern touch to the overall design of the outfit. 

With contrast prints and an eye-catching color combination, the bodycon dress will exude a boho vibe. So, you can be as lenient as you want regarding accessorizing your bodycon dress. 

11. Black Formal Suit With Golden Prints

If you want to infuse some baroque charm into your formal fashion? You can go for a black suit with golden prints. This suit is ideal for business parties and events.

Wear the suit with peep-toe shoes and pearl stud earrings to make a swoon-worthy appearance at formal events. 

12. Lace Dress With Cape Sleeves

Elaborate designs and opulent tailoring have been at the core of baroque fashion. So, when you choose a lace dress, go for one with cape sleeves. 

The cape sleeves will add the right dose of drama to the overall design of the outfit. Further, cape sleeves have a vintage appeal. 

Are you looking for the perfect footwear to go with this dress? Choose pump shoes or Mary Janes to get complimented for your fashion choice. 

13. Sleeveless Midi Dress With Golden Prints

Keep it effortlessly regal in a black or white sleeveless midi dress with golden prints. If you want, you can get it detailed with lace around the neckline or hem.

A sleeveless midi dress featuring golden prints exudes a quaint charm. You can wear this dress with flat ballerina shoes or pumps to put your best foot forward. 

14. Sequined And Embroidered Jacket

If you have a penchant for opulent fashion, you can choose a sequinned or zari-embroidered jacket for your party look. Team the sequinned jacket with a tube top or a tank top to create perfect layering. 

You can choose the bottom to wear based on the occasion you need to attend. If it’s for a music concert or a birthday party for your friend, a pair of denim jeans will be perfect. However, if the occasion is about attending a high-glam evening party, consider pairing the jacket with leather pants or a leather mini-skirt. 

15. Brocade Jeans

We are all familiar with denim jeans. In fact, it’s hard to imagine our daily dose of fashion without these comfortable bottomwear.

However, you have to do things differently if you want to remain true to the baroque aesthetic. So, choose a pair of brocade jeans with golden or metallic prints.

You can wear this pair with a smocked neck flounce top or a corset top to complete your look. If you want to perfect the art of layering, you can even wear the brocade jeans with an oversized coat. 

16. Swirl Printed Tunic

Heavily inspired by baroque architecture, baroque fashion encourages play with different forms and patterns. A swirl pattern is something that you will not notice in a regular outfit. The prints are bold and colorful.

If you are inspired by the baroque fashion trends this season, you can wear a swirl-printed tunic with black tights or pants. 

Further, if the tunic has a regal design and it’s suitable for special occasions, you can add more glamor to it with gold and pearl jewelry pieces. 

17. Black Full Sleeves Dress With Shoulder Embellishments

Do you want to make a regal style statement this season without putting much effort? You can choose a black bodycon dress with full sleeves.

To add a touch of glamor to your look, you can choose a bodycon dress with shoulder embellishment done with Zari threads and sequin work.

Team the bodycon dress with high heels or stilettos to add some groove to your move. This outfit can be an excellent choice for evening parties, ceremonies, and other special occasions. 

18. Metallic Mini Skirt

A baroque-style metallic mini skirt is different from the retro-style metallic skirts we have seen from the 70s to 2000s. This mini skirt gets its metallic effect from the floral prints and embellishments.

Exuding a vintage vibe, this mini skirt will look good with a white shirt. Be minimalistic with your choice of top to draw all the attention to the skirt.

Wear this skirt and top with stone-studded heels or stilettos to walk in style for any special occasion.  

19. Handkerchief Top With Intense Prints

Handkerchief tops were very popular in the 1990s. You can incorporate the baroque element in it with some intense and colorful prints. The free form of a handkerchief top makes styling it easy. 

You can wear it with printed flared pants and mules. The fun part begins with how you style your hair to complement this outfit.

To style your hair, you can use a scarf, junk hair accessories, beads, and laces. This style of dressing also has some African influence. So, the overall look you get is very colorful and aesthetic. 

20. Asymmetrical Dress With Draping 

The baroque style allows you to celebrate artistic ideas and intense color play. So, you can be as creative as you want with the choice of your outfit. 

This season, choose an asymmetrical dress in a metallic or electrical shade to celebrate your distinct taste. You can also go for multiple drapes in the outfit to add some texture and dimension to the design.

With the right art of draping, you can have the most fashionable outfit without compromising practical wearability.

You can further accessorize your outfit with beads, pearls, embroideries, and other detailing. 

Final Words 

This season celebrates the fashion of the bygone eras. It is no wonder that the baroque fashion of the 1700s and 1800s is announcing its return. 

With corset bodices and lace outfits, this aesthetic brings the baroque style drama to all clothes. You will also find a lot of detailing and adornment in the baroque outfits worn by women. 

As I mentioned at the beginning of this guide, you can explore the Dior Spring/Summer Collection to learn how baroque clothes are becoming everyone’s favorite with a contemporary twist. 

Do you want to add baroque-style clothes to your wardrobe this season? You can explore the clothing ideas I have discussed in this guide.

Do you have any other input about the baroque style of dressing? Don’t forget to share.

To know more about fashion aesthetics, you can read our complete guide. 

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